10 Concerts & Shows in New Hampshire That You Shouldn't Miss

March 22, 2022 Marlin Saiz

If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
Restaurants in New Hampshire

1. Peterborough Players

55 Hadley Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458-2148 +1 603-924-7585 http://peterboroughplayers.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Peterborough Players

Founded in 1933, the Peterborough Players offers professional theatre of the highest quality and has established a reputation for itself as a prime destination in the region.The Peterborough Players presents its work in an intimate theatre located in a converted 18th-century barn at historic Stearns Farm, three miles from downtown Peterborough. The state-of-the-art theatre seats 250 in air-conditioned comfort.As the only professional producing theatre in the region and one of the oldest summer stock companies in the country, the Players has staged more than 300 different plays over the years. Distinctive from the programming of many other summer theatres, the Players has presented a variety of world and regional premieres and works by contemporary playwrights as well as the classics.Seven Main Stage productions are produced each season and two Second Company shows for children. During the "off" season, (October - May), The Metropolitan Opera and London's National Theatre is broadcast onto the "big screen" at the Players.Residents of New Hampshire as well as daytrippers from the greater New England aread enjoy coming to our charming, rural setting to experience excellent theatre, as well as high definition broadcast offerings. Our Getaway Easy packages with local Inns and restaurants make the Peterborough Players a sought-after destination for out-of-towners as well, or locals who want an affordable, low-stress “getaway” without having to travel far!

2. The Barnstormers Theatre

104 Main Street, Tamworth, NH 03886 +1 603-323-8500 [email protected] http://www.barnstormerstheatre.org/
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

The Barnstormers Theatre

Reviewed By janetb52 - Moultonborough, United States

Great location, amazingly good shows by a professional summer troupe....only open for the summer season but it's generally packed for the 3-5 plays that they put on every year. Well worth a visit. They have a dinner theatre option which is very good and very, very limited.

3. Weathervane Theatre

389 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield, NH 03598-3066 +1 603-837-9322 [email protected] http://www.weathervanenh.org
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Weathervane Theatre

One of the only alternating repertory theatres of its kind, Weathervane presents seven Broadway-style productions in eight weeks over the summer and three shows in five weeks throughout the fall. See a different show almost every night! Additional programming includes the Patchwork Players featuring family-friendly children’s theatre every Friday in July and August at 11 AM. COVID-19 Safety Measures -Brand New HVAC Air Purification System -Face Masks Required -In Person & Virtual Programming -In Person audiences capped at 25% - parties socially distanced -Temperature/Wellness Checks done upon arrival (for staff and patrons) -Completely Paperless (tickets, playbills) -No Intermission/Concessions -Sanitization stations throughout the premises

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting664934

Great Theatre! Whitefield Inn for dinner before the show! ) (Bread Pudding!!!)This is a hidden gem which has to be high on your list. Summer (and now Fall) reparatory Theatre...

4. Stockbridge Theater

5 Pinkerton St, Derry, NH 03038-1501 +1 603-437-5210 http://www.stockbridgetheatre.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Stockbridge Theater

Reviewed By 123derrytraveler - Derry, United States

This theater seats only about 800 people. There isn't a bad seat in the theater for viewing or for sound, Yet, since it's affiliated with the local high school (Pinkerton Academy) that is semi-private. You can be assurede that there will be adequete funding for the theater and the school's fine arts classes. Although, recently there have been less outside professional organazations using the facility. Hopefully, this will change as there has been a change in the fine arts department.

5. New Hampshire Theatre Project

959 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-8223 +1 603-431-6644 [email protected] http://nhtheatreproject.org
Excellent
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

New Hampshire Theatre Project

New Hampshire Theatre Project provides a welcoming environment for youth, artists, and community members to experience self-discovery and growth through the art and process of theatre. We envision a community of individuals who are self-reflective, articulate, passionate, and compassionate; a community where differences are honored, history and literature are explored as resources for problem-solving, and difficult issues are negotiated with mutual respect and thoughtful dialogue. Now in its 26th season, NHTP is based at Portsmouth's West End Studio Theatre, presenting a MainStage performance season November to May, along with year-round workshops and theatre camps for all ages. Outreach includes community collaborations, touring productions, educational residencies for schools and social service organizations, professional development workshops and corporate training.

6. Epping Community Theater

38C Ladds Ln, Epping, NH 03042-2311 +1 603-608-9487 [email protected] http://www.eppingtheater.org
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Epping Community Theater

The Epping Community Theater concentrates on producing professional quality performances for families and adults. Throuout the year we produce musicals and non-musicals, choral events, comedy shows, and local band concerts. We also offer theater classes throughout the year.

7. Capitol Center for the Arts

44 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301-4847 +1 603-225-1111 [email protected] http://www.ccanh.com/
Excellent
58%
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Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Capitol Center for the Arts

The Capitol Center for the Arts is the largest and most successful performing arts center in New Hampshire and has helped position Concord as a cultural destination. Its richly varied programming attracts diversified audiences. Broadway, ballet, rock, and country & western fans alike travel from all over New England to attend performances at the Capitol Center.

Reviewed By NLINVT - Barre, United States

Beautiful venue - very clean, and I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. The sound was great - would definitely recommend.

8. The Players' Ring

105 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4616 +1 603-436-8123 http://playersring.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

The Players' Ring

9. The Music Hall

28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-6606 +1 603-436-2400 http://www.themusichall.org
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 191 reviews

The Music Hall

Reviewed By AnnieC577 - De Waterkant, South Africa

What a wonderful surprise to see Annie at Portsmouth Music Hall! We loved eye orphans, the costumes and the choreography! We had front row seats which we moved from at intermission because the speakers blocked our view and we didn’t want to miss a step. Great talent! A lot of fun!

10. Seacoast Repertory Theatre

125 Bow St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3874 +1 603-433-4472 http://www.seacoastrep.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Reviewed By Flyer827748

There are 3 plays currently being performed in rep right now, and I've seen two of them! (The 3rd opens this coming weekend). This is a great way to spend a weekend evening or afternoon! There are so many COVID-related safety measures taken by the theater for staff and guests, that I felt confident in my safety. "Next to Normal" is beautifully performed, resulting in a riveting performance. The actor who plays the mother (Jenny Sue Mallard) takes us to the depths of despair, but also gives us glimpses of hope as she battles depression and bipolar personality. Jason Faria's performance as the dead son who haunts his mother, plaguing her with guilt, is likewise truly exceptional. Faria's talent as an actor seems to know no bounds. Although you won't leave the theater giddy with happiness, if you want to see magnificent performances, don't miss this show! "Stokely & Martin" // "Nevaeh's Brother" are two one-act plays performed back-to-back in one show, with an intermission in between. The performances are available both Live and Livestreamed. These are the truly impressive works of local playwright Najee Brown. Brown writes beautifully, and I would not be in the least surprised if he makes it to the national stage. In the Rep's own words, "Stokely & Martin is an imagined depiction of a real-life discussion between Martin Luther King, [...] and a young Stokely Carmichael, who challenged King with more confrontative call for “Black power” and opposition to the Vietnam War." The actors do a terrific job conveying to the audience both the familial and respectful, as well as the urgent mood of the conversation, in which Martin is pressed to reconsider some of his positions. I felt that I was brought right into MLK Jr's living room as a witness to this conversation. Brown’s second play, Nevaeh’s Brother "depicts the familial love between an African-American woman and her younger brother, who is in trouble and on the run." Despite its being a brutal testament to the reality of race matters in current times, it's nevertheless written with moments of levity as well. That is one of Brown's special talents: to make you at times smile or laugh, when the theme could otherwise cause utter despair. (He achieved this beautifully in his first play, performed this past summer: Bus Stop.) I left his latest play feeling far from being drowned by despair; rather, I left feeling energized, feeling that I too could go out and DO SOMETHING for BLM issues, for my fellow man, for our community. The Fantasticks, by the way, comes out this week, hence I haven't seen it yet.

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